Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 22769, Pardon Fish, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
New York
Fish, Pardon
S. 22769
CONTENTS

18526 Pennsylvania Gordon Fish of Lebanon in the State of Pennsylvania who was a Private in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt. commanded by Col. John L. ... in the Pa. Res. line for 7 mos 19 ds.
Inscribed on the Roll of Pennsylvania at the rate of 25 Dollars 42 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 10 day of Septbr. 1833 and sent to Asa Dimeock  Minersville
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1833. $ 63.55 Semi-ant. allowance ending March 34 - 12.71 $76.26
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by W. L. Williams Clerk, Book 2 Vol. 5 Page 19

Sep - 26.
Pardon Fish
Pension Application
18845

State of Pennsylvania Susquehanna County ss.
Personally appeared before me David Post-
Esquire a Justice of the peace in and for the County of Susquehanna. aforesaid - Pardon Fish, of the township of Springville in said County, and an applicant for a pension, under the act of Congress of the 7 th June 1832 and being duly sworn according to Law - in answer to the interrogatories prescribed in the regulations of the War Department under the act of Congress aforesaid, doth depose and say -
 1 st That he was born at Tiverton in the State of Rhode-Island by the information received from his ancestors, in the year 1751 -  2 nd That he has no record of his age - but from the tradition of his relatives, and the information of his parents, he verily believes that he was born in the year 1751 as aforesaid -  3 rd That he was living at "Nine Partners" in the County of Dutchess and State of New York, when called into service, in the years - 1775 - 1776 and 1777 - That he removed to Saratoga in the year 1779 - where he resided for about twenty seven years, and removed from Saratoga to Susquehanna County, (then Luzerne) where he now lives.  4 th That in his first tour of service (under Capt. Tallmage) he was a volunteer, out of a class. At Poughkeepsie he was also a volunteer under Capt. Humphrey - and at Fishkill Flats, under the same Captain, he was drafted, - and in the year 1777 - he was a volunteer out of a class. (The Militia being at that time divided into classes)  5 th That he well knew Generals Gates and Arnold, who commanded at the time he was with the army at Saratoga, in 1777 - For the names of other regular officers, and the general circumstances of his service, he refers to them as set forth in his declaration - except the following, which he did not then think to mention, To wit, That in the fall of the year 1781. after his removal from Dutchess County to Saratoga, at a place, called "Palmerstown in the County of Saratoga aforesaid, he was called out as a private in a company of Militia, under the command of Capt. Ezekiah Dunham, (he thinks) of Colonel Roger's Regiment, remained at that place, in active service one month , during which time he assisted in building a sort of "Block House" - where a garrison or guard was kept, to protect the Inhabitants from the attacks of the savages and Tories -  6 th That he never received a written discharge - but, at the 

The expiration of each term of service was discharged via voce That it was not customary for the Militia to receive written dis- charges at that time, to his knowledge. —
7th. That in addition to the testimony of Rev. Davis Dimock and Daniel Spence, who have testified to his character for truth and veracity, and their belief of his services as a soldier of the Rev- olution, he states, the names of Myron Haxon, Myron Tuttle, Benjamin Earl, Thomas Caspacy, Spencer Hickox Albert Brassey Esquire, and Aaron Blakeslee, persons to whom he is well known in his immediate neighborhood - and all of whom he verily believes would testify to the same - Sworn and subscribed before me (by the said Pardon Fish - to me well known, and whose state- ment is entitled to full credit) This twenty eighth day of May A. D. 1833
Pardon Fish
David Post Peace
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Susquehanna County, ss
I, Asa Dimock V. Prothonotary of the court of Common Pleas of the County of Susquehanna aforesaid, do certify, That David Post Esquire, whose signature appears in his own proper hand writing to the attestation of the foregoing affidavit is a Justice of the Peace, residing at Montrose, in the County of Susquehanna aforesaid, duly com- missioned and qualified, as appears of record.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hands and the seal of said County, the twenty eighth day of May A. D. 1833.
Asa Dimock V. Post

State of Pennsylvania Susquehanna County
On the tenth — day of September, A.D. 1832.
Personally appeared in open court before the Hon. Robert William Thomson and David Dimock , Associates, Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of said County now sitting, Pardon Fish, of the township of Springville, in the County of Susquehanna and State of Pennsylvania, aged eighty one years, who, being first duly sworn according to Law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832. That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated. — to wit. — That, on or about the first May 1775. at "Nine Partners," in the County of Dutchess and State of New York, he enlisted as a volunteer in a Com- pany, commanded by Captain James Tallmage, for the term of three months and marched to Rhinebeck, on the North River, and from there went by water to West Point, where the Company to which he belonged was attached to a Regiment commanded by Colonel Charles Graham, he was stationed at West Point during the term of his enlistment, and labored daily on the fortifications, and was discharged at that place, on or about the first of August 1775. — And the said Pardon Fish, on his oath, further saith — That, in the latter part of July, 1777. at "Nine Partners," in the County and State aforesaid, he enlisted as a volunteer, in a company commanded by Captain James Tallmage, for the term of three months, marched to a place called "Van Scuyk's Island," situate near the confluence of the Mohawk with the Hudson River; — of company to which he belonged was there attached to a regiment commanded by Colonel Charles Graham, the Regiment attached to General Arnold's Division — The regiment marched to "Stillwater," — encamped at that place one night — and then marched to Bemis Heights, — lay at that place about two weeks, the American forces pushed on to "Saratoga," the enemy retreat- ing before them — he assisted in laboring on the entrenchments, at Sara- toga, and remained stationed at that place until the surrender of the British Army under Burgoyne. — immediately after which, he with his reg t marched back to "Stillwater," and was there discharged. — in the latter part of October, 1777. — And the said Pardon Fish, on his oath, further saith — That in addition to the foregoing, he was frequently called into service at "Nine Partners"

and at Saratoga which place he then resided Nine Partners, in the County and State aforesaid, for the term of a week - two weeks. - He, on all terms, to protect the inhabitants from the inven- -sions and ravages of the savages and Tories. - under different officers at dif- -ferent times, but from the irregularity of the services performed, and the great length of time since, he is unable to give a detailed state- -ment of each particular term, and the officers under whom he served. And the said Pardon Fish, further saith, - That he does not now recol- -lect the names of Regular officers under whom he served, other than here- -in stated. He further states that he has no documentary evidence, and knows of no person whose testimony he can procure, who can testify to his ser- -vices. -
He hereby relinquishes every claim to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any State -
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid, in open court,
Asa D. Mock to Pres.
Pardon Fish
We Davis Demock a clergyman - residing in the township of Pindgeates - in the County of Sus- -quehanna and State of Pennsylvania, and Daniel Spencer residing in the township of Spangler. in the County and State aforesaid, hereby certify - That we are acquainted with Pardon Fish who has subscribed and sworn to the foregoing declaration, That we believe him to be about eighty one years of age - That he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion. Sworn to and subscribed in open court, the day and year aforesaid
Daniel Spencer
Asa D. Mock to Pres.

16645-
Pardon Fish Susquehanna County Pennsylvania
Admit
  7 mos 19 days  23.33     2.09     25.42     2    50  .84    12  .79     12.79    63  55-  
Asa Dimock Montrose Susquehanna County Pennsylvania

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
183
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of Pardon Fish  Susquehanna County  Pa.
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served. Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service. Proof by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     Volr. May 1775 3 Priv. Col. C Graham Age 81 Traditionary   do. July 1777 3 " do. — do. — Nine Partners   " Sept. 1775 7 " — — Dutchess Co.   Draft 1776 42 " Col. Sutherland New York   7 19  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c., Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of private armed vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval Service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will, in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION.
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this _____ day of _____ personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of _____ in the county of _____ and State, Territory or District of _____ aged (c) _____ years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) _____, with _____ and served in the _____ (e) regiment of the _____ line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of _____.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I, _____ of the Court of _____ do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this _____ day of _____ &c.
If, on examination of the proper record, the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the _____ and C. D. residing in (the same) _____, who has hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with _____, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be _____ years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the days and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the _____ and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the _____ and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, _____ Clerk of the Court of _____ do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this _____ day of _____ &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person

will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. { Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it? { To an Officer. { Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?  7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons—one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify to the character and standing of other persons giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court, by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the Peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months , is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the time, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
[j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
[k] The notes from [a] to [j] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

September 30, 1933.
Mr. M. E. Tracy 555 South Flower Street Los Angeles, California
Dear Sir:
The data contained herein are obtained from the papers on file in the Revolutionary War claim for pension, S.22769, based upon the military service of Pardon Fish.
Pardon Fish was born in Tiverton, Rhode Island, in 1751. The day and month of his birth are not stated and no reference is made to his parents.
think this was Morris Graham + not Chas. Graham so omitted first name
While a resident of Nine Partners, Dutchess County, New York, he enlisted about May 1, 1775 and served three months as private in Captain James Tallmadge's Company, Colonel Graham's New York Regiment. He enlisted in September 1775 and served one week as private in Captain Henry Humphry's New York Company. He enlisted in the fall of 1776 and served six weeks as private in Captain Henry Humphry's Company, Colonel David Sutherland's New York Regiment. He enlisted in July 1777, served three months as private in Captain James Tallmadge's Company, Colonel Graham's New York Regiment and was at the surrender of Burgoyne. In 1779 he moved to Saratoga, and while living there enlisted in the fall of 1781 and served one month as private in Captain Hezekiah Dunham's Company, Colonel Rogers' New York Regiment.
About 1806 he moved from Saratoga to Luzerne, later called Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 10, 1832 while a resident of Springville Township, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania.
Date of death not on AB.
There are no family data.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

Revolution
22769 INVALID.
File No. 22,769
Pardon Fish
Rev War
Act: June 7 th 82 nd
Index: — Vol. 9 , Page 137
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1915 Feb 27: History to Mrs. S.E. Pearson. M.B.H.
1933 Sept. 30. Hist. to M.E. Tracy. See his letter in Debraim Fish, L. 3357, Rev. War. Q. 10.4.
1940 Mar. 14. Hist. to me. D.H. Wetzell. Q. 10.4.

And the said Pardon Fish on his oath further saith - That, in addition to the foregoing - And previous to his campaign to Still Water under Capt. Tallmage - And, some time in the month of September, 1775, and immediately on his return from West Point, he volunteered in a Company of Militia at Nine Partners in the County of Dutchess and State of New York under the command of Capt. Henry Humphrey - Marched to Poughkeepsie and was there in active service cutting and carrying fascines, and loading them into vessels - for one week - and then was discharged and returned home - And the said Pardon Fish on his oath further saith - That, in the fall of the year 1776 - he went on a draft from Nine Partners in the County and State aforesaid, in a Company under the command of Capt. Henry Humphrey aforesaid - to Fishkill flats, - was there attached to a Regiment commanded by Col. David Sutherland - and remained stationed at Fishkill flats for the space of six weeks - was then discharged and returned home -
Subscribed and sworn
in Open Court Sept 10 th 1832
Asa D. Cook & Ploz
Pardon Fish

State of Pennsylvania Susquehanna County, ss.
Asa D. Mock h. Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of said County. He hereby Certify. that the within is a part of the original proceeding of said Court in the matter of the application of Pardon Fish for a pension and attached thereto by the Court. Witness my hand and Seal of Office.
Asa D. Mock h. Proth

And the Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier and served as he states. - And the Court do further certify, that it appears to them that David Demock who has signed the preceding certificate is clergyman resident in the township of Indgwater and, that Daniel Spencer - who has also signed the same, is a resident of Springville Township and, is a credible person and that their statement is entitled to credit. - By the court - Asa Demock h Pres
State of Pennsylvania Susquehanna County
I Asa Demock the Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of said County, do certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Varden Fish for a pension. -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hands and seal of office at Montrose, the tenth day of September 1832
Asa Demock h Pres

Ware Information
CLARENCE C. FISH FARM BUREAU INSURANCE FIRE • LIFE • AUTO • COMPENSATION • LIABILITY
TELEPHONE: 8764
116 PARK BOULEVARD BERWICK, PA.

Mrs. D. H. Wetzel - 3 Irving Pl.
CITY CLUB OF UTICA Utica, New York
Feb 19, 1940
Veterans Administration
Rev. War Section Washington D. C.
Pensions
Dear Sir -
Please send me a copy of the pension papers of
Pardon Fish - Private New York State Militia -
13 th Reg. (Saratoga District)
Lt. Col. Van Veghten
Capt. Van Woert
War of the Revolution
Sincerely Yours
Mrs. D. H. Wetzel
3 Irving Pl.
Utica - N. Y.
For D. A. R. -

OFFICERS
WILL MORRISSEY, President A. C. TUBBS, Vice President S. E. PEARSON, Cashier C. W. STONE, Assistant Cashier
The Bloomington State Bank
CAPITAL $15,000.00
Bloomington, Wisconsin
DIRECTORS
A. C. TUBBS WILL MORRISSEY C. W. STONE JACOB SCHREINER BERT G. FENNELL THOMAS BAILIE S. E. PEARSON
Pension Dept. Washington
Hon. Sir:-
Will ask you to kindly send me any record of Pardon Fish , Revolutionary soldier from Saratoga Co. Private Capt Woodworths Co., of Lt. Col. Van Veghtens Reg. of Albany Co militia (Saratoga Dist.) Thanking you, am
Very Resp.,
Mrs. S. E. Pearson
Feb. 19-15

September 30, 1933.
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BA-J/ADY
Mr. M. E. Tracy 555 South Flower Street Los Angeles, California
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the record of Caleb Fish, Pardon Fish and Ephraim Fish, Revolutionary War pensioners.
Their records are furnished you herewith on separate pages, as found in the respective claims for pension based upon service in the Revolutionary War.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Pardon Fish a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his ( or his widow's ) application for pension on file in this Bureau. P. F. 22,769.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     May 1. 1775 Aug. 1. 1775 Pt James Tallmadge Charles Graham N.Y.   Sept 1775 1 Week " Henry Humphreys   Oct 1776 6 Weeks " Henry Humphreys David Sutherland   July 1777 3 mos. " James Tallmadge Charles Graham   Oct 1781 1 mo. " Brickell Dunham Rogers  
Battles engaged in, at surrender of Burgoyne Residence of soldier at enlistment, Mine Partners. Dutch Co N.Y. + Placentown Saratoga Co N.Y. Date of application for pension, Sept. 10. 1832. His claim was allowed. Residence at date of application, Shesango Township, Susquehanna Co. Penn. Age at date of application, born at Liverton, P.S. in 1751
Remarks: There is no family data on file. Only P.F. found on the Rev. War records of the Bureau.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

March 14, 1940.
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Mrs. D. H. Wetzel 3 Irving Place Utica, New York
BA-J/ ADT Pardon Fish S.22769
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter relative to Pardon Fish, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
The data contained herein were obtained from the papers on file in the Revolutionary War claim for pension, S.22769, based upon the military service in that war of Pardon Fish, the only soldier with that name that is found on said records of this office.
Pardon Fish was born in Tiverton, Rhode Island, in 1751. The day and month of his birth are not stated and no reference was made to his parents.
While a resident of Nine Partners, Dutchess County, New York, Pardon Fish enlisted about May 1, 1775, and served three months as private in Captain James Tallmadge's Company, Colonel Graham's New York Regiment. He enlisted in September 1775, and served one week as private in Captain Henry Humphry's New York Company. He enlisted in the fall of 1776, and served six weeks as private in Captain Henry Humphry's Company, Colonel David Sutherland's New York Regiment. He enlisted in July 1777, served three months as private in Captain James Tallmadge's Company, Colonel Graham's New York Regiment and was at the surrender of Burgoyne. In 1779, he moved to Saratoga, and while living there enlisted in the fall of 1781, and served one month as private in Captain Hezekiah Dunham's Company, Colonel Rogers' New York Regiment.
About 1806, he moved from Saratoga to Luzerne, later called Susquohanna County, Pennsylvania.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 10, 1832, at which time he was a resident of Springville Township, Susquohanna County, Pennsylvania.
There are no family data.

In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name of person paid and possibly the death date of soldier, you should apply to the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D. C., and cite the following data: "Pardon Fish, Certificate No. 18526, issued September 10, 1833, rate $25.42 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, Pennsylvania Agency".
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator